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On the Road to Kumasi, Third Anglo-Ashanti War or First Ashanti Expedition (1873-1874
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On the Road to Kumasi, Third Anglo-Ashanti War or First Ashanti Expedition (1873-1874
On the Road to Kumasi, Third Anglo-Ashanti War or First Ashanti Expedition (1873-1874, to rescue European missionary captives held in Kumasi), West Africa (Ghana). Date: 1873
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1873 Anglo Ashantee Ashanti Coomassie Ghana Kumasi Marching Rescue
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On the Road to Kumasi: A Moment in the Third Anglo-Ashanti War (1873-1874) This evocative photograph captures a moment in the Third Anglo-Ashanti War, also known as the First Ashanti Expedition, which took place between 1873 and 1874. The British military, led by Sir Garnet Wolseley, embarked on this expedition to rescue European missionary captives held in Kumasi, the capital city of the Ashanti Empire in present-day Ghana, West Africa. The image portrays a group of British soldiers, dressed in red coats and armed with rifles, marching along a dusty road. The sun casts long shadows over the landscape, indicating the late afternoon hour. The soldiers, with determined expressions on their faces, trudge forward, their heavy packs slung over their shoulders. In the background, the lush greenery of the West African forest can be seen, a stark contrast to the barren road the soldiers are traversing. The Third Anglo-Ashanti War was a significant event in the colonial history of Ghana. The Ashanti Empire, a powerful and influential state in West Africa, had long resisted British encroachment into their territory. The capture of European missionaries in Kumasi provided the British with the pretext to launch a military expedition to assert their dominance and protect their interests. Despite the hardships of the journey, the soldiers' morale remained high, as they were driven by a sense of duty and the desire to rescue their comrades. The successful outcome of the expedition marked a turning point in British colonial rule in Ghana, paving the way for further expansion and consolidation of their presence in the region. This photograph, taken in 1873, offers a glimpse into the past, providing a visual record of a pivotal moment in the history of Ghana and the broader colonial world.
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